USA Procurement Analyst – Packaging

Farmina • Reidsville, NC

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Procurement Analyst – Packaging supports sourcing of printed and unprinted packaging materials for Farmina’s US production, including flexible packaging, labels, cartons, corrugated materials and other packaging components. The role supports cost, cash, quality-compliant supply and supply continuity at the Reidsville, North Carolina manufacturing facility. It reports to the Plant Manager, with a functional line to the Global Procurement Director.

As the US factory ramps up production, the analyst will support packaging demand planning, inventory reduction and localization of packaging supply to shorten lead times. The role collaborates with procurement teams and manufacturing plants in Italy, Serbia and Brazil, contributing to a growing North American supplier network and procurement function.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering, Economics, Finance or a related field.
• Zero to three years of relevant professional experience, including internships, in procurement, supply chain, operations, packaging, manufacturing or data analysis; recent graduates with strong analytical internships will be considered.
• Strong analytical and numerical skills, with the ability to turn raw data into practical conclusions.
• Excellent Microsoft Excel skills, including extracting and manipulating large datasets from ERP systems.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Proactive, curious and solution-oriented mindset, with a strong willingness to learn.
• Strong collaboration skills and ability to work effectively across functions and cultures.
• Willingness to travel occasionally to suppliers or Farmina locations if required.
• Ability to work on-site at Farmina’s manufacturing facility in Reidsville, North Carolina.
• Occasional flexibility outside standard business hours may be required to support production or supplier-related priorities.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with packaging materials or in the FMCG, food, pet food or manufacturing industries.
• Exposure to purchasing or ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle or similar platforms.
• Experience with Microsoft Dynamics NAV / Business Central.

Responsibilities

• Consolidate and analyze internal material demand using past consumption, forecasts, stock levels and incoming orders.
• Coordinate joint demand-and-order reviews with procurement teams in Italy and Serbia; consolidate open purchase orders, check artwork status, track shipments and consignment stock, and help prevent stock-outs while reducing lead times and inventory.
• Prepare requests for quotation, including specifications, cost models, volume forecasts and printing technology; compare supplier proposals, make sourcing recommendations and support commercial negotiations through contract.
• Support inventory optimization by reducing stocks, extending consignment and helping implement Vendor Inventory Management.
• Support supplier onboarding and collect and maintain required commercial, quality, compliance and sustainability documentation.
• Track supplier delivery performance, quality issues and service levels, and flag risks and delays to the Procurement Lead.
• Assist with packaging development, qualification and change projects by coordinating samples, specifications, testing, artwork requirements and implementation timelines.
• Support cost-saving, value-analysis and supplier-development initiatives while protecting quality, service and continuity of supply.
• Help resolve purchase order, invoice and pricing discrepancies with suppliers, Finance and internal stakeholders.
• Prepare regular procurement reports, analyses and presentations for management.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision benefits.
• 90% company-paid employee-only medical plan option.
• 401(k) with employer matching program.
• Paid holidays and paid time off.
• Employee discounts.
• International exposure through collaboration with the Global Procurement team and plants in Italy, Serbia and Brazil.
• Opportunity to help build the procurement function as Farmina North America grows.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level